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What is a unit training manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
The average unit training manager salary is $42,657. The most common degree is a associate degree degree with an business major. It usually takes 2-4 years of experience to become a unit training manager. Unit training managers with a Certified Professional - Human Resource (IPMA-CP) certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 2,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreUnit Training ManagerUS Average
Salary
3.3

Avg. Salary $42,657

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.1

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.50%

Asian 4.13%

Black or African American 11.29%

Hispanic or Latino 16.08%

Unknown 5.45%

White 62.55%

Gender

female 38.90%

male 61.10%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
6.1

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.2

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.2

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Unit training manager career paths

Key steps to become a unit training manager

  1. Explore unit training manager education requirements

    Most common unit training manager degrees

    Associate

    39.5 %

    Bachelor's

    39.3 %

    Master's

    8.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific unit training manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Training Programs8.14%
    DOD6.90%
    On-The-Job Training5.77%
    Training Materials4.49%
    Air Force Training4.24%
  3. Complete relevant unit training manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New unit training managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a unit training manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real unit training manager resumes.
  4. Research unit training manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage logistics, outlining plans to procure and distribute necessary elements to target destinations in a timely and accurate manner.
    • Train officers in areas of stress management, adult and child CPR and prisoner management.
    • Maintain current computer-generate management information product listings of all personnel on (OJT).
    • Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials to include PowerPoint presentations.
  5. Apply for unit training manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a unit training manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average unit training manager salary

The average unit training manager salary in the United States is $42,657 per year or $21 per hour. Unit training manager salaries range between $25,000 and $71,000 per year.

Average unit training manager salary
$42,657 Yearly
$20.51 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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